Tragedy at the entrance of Sidi El Mokhtar: Father dies and daughter injured in a horrific truck collision

Traffic tragedy shakes Chichaoua province

The area at the entrance to the Sidi El Mokhtar commune, in the province of Chichaoua, witnessed a horrific traffic accident this Monday morning. A man in his forties died after his motorcycle was violently struck by a large truck transporting construction materials (stones and sand).

Details of the accident

According to available information, the victim was riding his motorcycle with his daughter, on their way to an educational institution in the center of Sidi El Mokhtar, when they were struck by a heavy truck. The incident left other road users in shock, given the force of the collision which resulted in the father’s death at the scene.

Legal procedures

Immediately after being notified of the incident, elements of the Royal Gendarmerie from the Sidi El Mokhtar territorial center arrived at the scene to carry out necessary field inspections and ensure traffic safety. A judicial investigation has been opened under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office, with the aim of determining the legal responsibilities and the true circumstances that led to this tragic accident, following witness testimonies and the collection of evidence from the site.